Aegir is still here

[t20569cald]

Since I have been quiet on the watch front for quite some time, I thought a quick note here as a little update is on the cards.

The costs of producing watches have been hard with the Australian dollar and inconsistent sales.
As many of you know, I have a CNC machine and was working to produce the case in-house. Harder than I thought! But , things are coming along and I have a glimpse of the Forrest through the trees.
So while nothing in the very short term is happening, I just wanted to say that I have changed the business model and things are happening (slowly) behind the scenes.
Buckles have been a big help for me, in terms of running this machine and putting the finish on parts. I still have a day and night job to contend with and two young girls whom I am a taxi and ATM for, but I am getting a lot of machine time.
Next year when things are up and running, I am adding a second machine and will try to transition from full time employment into running a full time business. Maybe wishful thinking, but I am an optimist !

I have some way to go to producing a finished product, but it is happening and will actually happen!
Thanks to everyone here for the support over the years , it is and has been very much appreciated.

[hoppyjr]

Good to hear. Best of luck with this.

[matt.wu]

That's great, Todd. Keep us abreast!

[kempoman]

Good to hear from you Todd. Let me know if you have DLC buckle for my DLC CD1.

[Captdave]

That’s great Todd! Best wishes going forward


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[mfxr]

Awesome.

[demer03]

Excellent Todd. Looking forward to what’s next.

[jimyritz]

Thanks for the update--good luck...

[t20569cald]

Good to hear from you Todd. Let me know if you have DLC buckle for my DLC CD1.

I had one done here in Australia.
The CSIRO is a government department and just so happened they are the only people in the country who do DLC. Sent them two buckles and waited as long as you would expect a government department to make you wait. Got the buckles back with a note saying they could likely do better on a series.

I wrote back saying I was "confused" because even the cheapest back yard Chinese company would not have sent this embarrassment . If they only"think" they can do better, then they have serious issues to work out.
It was really really bad!
So no DLC anything planned at this point.
That CD-1 DLC you have, more than likely will be 1of 8 only. Ever.

[kempoman]

Alright Todd, I have to be happy with the DLC Isofrane buckle for now but proud to keep a 1/8 in the collections.
Keep up the good work man.

[pbj204]

Wow, can't wait to see what you come up with for your next project.

[JP Chestnut]

I've often wondered why there aren't more in house cases. Would you mind sharing what you found difficult? Do you have a five axis machine?

[jtbenson]

thanks for the update Todd; all the best

[t20569cald]

I've often wondered why there aren't more in house cases. Would you mind sharing what you found difficult? Do you have a five axis machine?

4 axis machine. All of it! Had to learn it all from scratch, with no help other than YouTube. Have a busy family life at the same time and work shift work. So has been hard to get time at the machine.
I didn't know what an end mill was when I started. Seriously

[mellonb1]

Thanks for the update, Todd. Keep at it! Look forward to future project releases.

[toxicavenger]

Todd, you know you have my support for sure.

[JP Chestnut]

I've often wondered why there aren't more in house cases. Would you mind sharing what you found difficult? Do you have a five axis machine?

4 axis machine. All of it! Had to learn it all from scratch, with no help other than YouTube. Have a busy family life at the same time and work shift work. So has been hard to get time at the machine.
I didn't know what an end mill was when I started. Seriously

That's some cool DIY. Kudos.

[pbj204]

Be sure to make some of those cool machining videos.

[Joeprez]

Very cool Todd, keep us in the loop.

[blkgsl]

Can’t wait to see the result. Thanks Todd and keep us updated with your exciting news!


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[Danny_T]

Look forward to seeing what's in store

In house production is a huge plus ! Best of luck and keep us posted.

[jeckyll]

Good to hear and thanks for the update Todd.

Best of luck in transitioning to it full time, always a difficult step!

[3cGT]

Great to hear, would love to see your next project. I still admire the DLC CD2 that I was
lucky enough to buy here on the DWC, it's one of the most honest tool watches ever.

[t20569cald]

Now that does look nice!

[pbj204]

Hoping to see a new Aegir in 2019!